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Lindenwood Lions

5th in OVC

1–42026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record1–45 completed games reported
Points per game19.2Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game33.6Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 5 completed games reported in 2026, Lindenwood has scored 96 points and allowed 168. Its scoring margin is -14.4 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 12, 7:39 AM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Lindenwood

Intercollegiate team based in St. Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood Lions competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Lindenwood Lions football team represents Lindenwood University in football. Lindenwood is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). The Lions were provisional members of the NCAA Division I FCS for the 2022 season before becoming an active member during the 2023–24 academic year.

Adapted from Lindenwood Lions football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1377847977 · Source revised
Conference
Not reported
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Hunter Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Aug 27
vsCharleston So
W 20–17Hunter Stadium
Sep 3
@Stony Brook
L 32–36Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium
Sep 12
@Missouri St
L 14–48Robert W. Plaster Stadium
Sep 26
@E Michigan
L 3–29Rynearson Stadium
Oct 10
vsSE Missouri
L 27–38Hunter Stadium
Oct 17
@E Illinois
3:00 PM ETO'Brien Field
Oct 24
vsChicago St
3:00 PM ETHunter Stadium
Oct 31
vsTennessee St
2:00 PM ETHunter Stadium
Nov 7
@Gardner-Webb
1:30 PM ETErnest W. Spangler Stadium
Nov 14
@UT Martin
3:00 PM ETHardy M. Graham Stadium
Nov 21
vsW Illinois
3:00 PM ETHunter Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

84Zach AllenWR5' 11"160 lbsFreshmanSt. Louis, MO
9Pops BattleQB6' 0"195 lbsJuniorSt. Louis, MO
1Christopher Bennett Jr.WR5' 5"164 lbsSophomoreEast St. Louis, IL
83Luke BirknerTE6' 2"237 lbsJuniorFarmington, MO
0Ryan BoydWR6' 0"188 lbsSeniorSt. Louis, MO
70Carter BriddellOL6' 3"296 lbsSophomoreWentzville, MO
80Mac BusteedTE6' 7"242 lbsSeniorFort Collins, CO
85Jack CliffordTE6' 5"226 lbsJuniorProsper, TX
79Nate CompereOL6' 3"301 lbsSeniorCrystal Lake, IL
67Connor CookOL6' 9"328 lbsSophomoreOmaha, NE
19Waylon DeGraveWR6' 4"198 lbsJuniorMonroe City, MO
32Carter DowellRB6' 1"205 lbsFreshmanTroy, MO
55Tony FaillaOL6' 2"301 lbsSeniorOmaha, NE
69Eli FreemanOL6' 5"292 lbsSeniorLebanon, TN
21Robert GiaimoRB5' 9"188 lbsSeniorBartlett, TN
2Hoyt GregoryQB6' 4"215 lbsSophomoreSt. Louis, MO
87Aiden GroteTE6' 6"250 lbsSophomoreBowling Green, MO
22Steve HallRB5' 10"204 lbsSeniorSt. Louis, MO
89Jack HesslerTE6' 6"230 lbsFreshmanSt. Louis, MO
54Aiden HowardOL6' 6"268 lbsJuniorRichmond, KY
56Gavin HuletOL6' 6"309 lbsSeniorFort Worth, TX
75Logan HunterOL6' 3"315 lbsSeniorJohnston City, IL
88Vaughn JohnsonTE6' 7"240 lbsJuniorMason, OH
8Drew KrobathWR6' 3"202 lbsSeniorFenton, MO
26River LakeyRB5' 10"200 lbsSeniorFrederick, CO
ESPN · Updated Oct 12, 2:55 PM UTCData methodology
PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage55.3
Completions63
Interception Percentage1.80
Interceptions2
Longest Pass41
Net Passing Yards693
Net Passing Yards Per Game138.6
Passing Attempts114
Passing Touchdown %1.80
Passing Touchdowns2
Passer Rating108.7
Total Sacks13

Rushing

Rushing Attempts182
Rushing Yards777
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.3
Long Rushing50
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns7
Rushing Yards Per Game155.4
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs34
Team Games Played5
Total Yards1,470

Receiving

Receptions63
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards693
Receiving Yards693
Receiving Touchdowns2
Long Reception41
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game138.6
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch95
Receiving First Downs29

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs79
Rushing 1st downs34
Passing 1st downs29
1st downs by penalty16
Third Down Conversions26
Third Down Attempts71
3rd down %36.62
Fourth Down Conversions3
First Downs Attempts7
4th down %42.86
Total Penalties31
Total Penalty Yards342

Defense

Solo Tackles188
Assist Tackles162
Total Tackles350
Sacks7
Sack Yards49
Stuffs30
Passes Defended13
Average Interception Yards85.0
Long Interception85
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked1
Tackles For Loss14

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions1
Interception Yards85
Interception Touchdowns1

General

Fumbles2
Forced Fumbles1
Fumbles Recovered2
Fumbles Touchdowns1
Games Played5

Returning

Kick Returns11
Kick Return Yards182
Yards Per Kick Return16.5
Long Kick Return46
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns4
Punt Return Yards82
Yards Per Punt Return20.5
Long Punt Return56
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made6
Field Goal Attempts9
Field Goal Percentage66.7
Long Field Goal Made50
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-292
Field Goal Attempts 30-393
Field Goal Attempts 40-492
Field Goal Attempts 50+2
Extra Points Made10
Extra Point Attempts10
Extra Point Percentage100.0

Punting

Punts24
Punt Yards974
Long Punt59
Gross Average Punt Yards40.6
Net Average Punt Yards40.6
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 205
Touchbacks1
Fair Catches5
Punt Returns13
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns7
Receiving Touchdowns2
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns10
Field Goals6
Kick Extra Points10
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points96
Total Points Per Game19.2
ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 12, 7:39 AM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology